Skull Cell Phone Holder

Out of necessity comes brilliance.. lol with a skull on it. it started with cotton, when i made a cell phone case for a phone which has a love/hate relationship with the floor. it constantly jumps out of my hand to be reunited with its abusive lover, only to be picked back up by me, scratched and broken-y. so i decided to make a protective case.
The first one i made got stolen. grrr! so i made another one, and then i made it AWESOME by adding a skull to the front of it. go me!

i used an aluminum size G hook (US) for both the bag and the skull, and WW yarn (you can pretty much use any kind, but if its really thin make sure its either stretchy or you know how to wing it). my colors are purple and wine, cuz they look awesome together. and also because those were pretty much the only colors i had :P
(i made this specifically for a motorola rzr, but it pretty much fits all cell phones)

Instructions:
**NOTE** ch1 in beginning of rounds never counts as an sc.

Bag: (work in rounds from the start, with no "rings")
ch 9.

1) 3sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in next 6 sts, 3sc in last. now turn work upside down and sc in free loops of foundation chain. you should have 18 sts around evenly. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

2-16) Now work in back loops only. ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to 1st sc.

Do Not Fasten Off. Do Not Turn.

ch 15.
without twisting yarn, join with sl st to same st you just came from, forming a loop.
Now turn (without chaining, and not too tightly) and sl st back the way you came, evenly thru each ch.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Take a moment to notice how neat and straight the seam is :) (thats my favorite part.. it also helps with the placement of the skull applique...

Now for the fun part!

Skull:
with contrasting color, chain 2.

Round 1) make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (6 sc around)

Round 2) ch 1, 2sc in same st as joining and in each around. (12 sc)

Round 3) ch 1, sc in same st as joining. (2sc in next sc, sc in next) around. (18 sc around)

Now the Jaw:

1) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc's across)

2) ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 3. (4 sc's across)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the Face i strategically placed cute little embroidered X's (cuz it was easy that way) and a little slit for the nose... in the same color as the bag.

Sew Skull to front of bag. i put mine right in the center but you can always do whatever.

this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or make copies to sell them, or copy this pattern to another website. feel free to link back to my blog. this pattern is for your personal use only.


Mari

Cotton Summer Hat

i made this hat earlier this month but never got around to posting about it... since i gave it to my mom before it was even finished and she swept it away in a hurry :P

soo here are the pictures! i used the rest of that aunt lydia's cotton from the Simple Squares Bag, well actually theres still some cotton left on the roll haha
(oh yeah and i also made 2 cell phone holders from the same umm.. spool?) lol thats a lot of cotton :)

im pretty sure i used an aluminum size H hook (US)

Instructions:
ch 4. join with sl st to form ring.

1) ch3 to count as first dc. 2 dc in ring, *ch3, 3dc in ring. ch3*, 3dc in ring. repeat from *to* once, for 4 corner granny square. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

2) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in first ch2 space. ch1, *(3 dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch2 space, ch1* repeat from *to* around. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

3) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. 2dc in 1st ch space, ch1. *(3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 space. ch1, 3dc in next ch space, ch1. * repeat from *to* around. you should end with 4 corners and a 3dc group in between each corner. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

4) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. (2dc, ch 1) in next ch space. make (3dc, ch1) in each space around. this is a rounding step, so you will have no corners. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

5) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch space. (ch1, 3dc, ch1) in next ch space; twice. *(3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch space. ( ch1, 3dc, ch1) in next ch space; twice*. repeat from *to* around. you will have 4 corners with 2 groups of 3dc in between them. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

6-12) repeat Round 4. you will have 16 groups of 3dc.

13) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each dc around, putting 2sc in the ch1 spaces between 3dc groups. (so you get a nice flare) you should have 80 sc's around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc (in this case the first ch1 doesnt count as a stitch)

14) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (80 sc's around)

15) ch3 to count as 1st dc. dc in same st as joining. dc in each of next 4 sc. (2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 4 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st dc. (96 dc around)

16) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (96 sc around)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or make copies to sell them, or copy this pattern to another website. feel free to link back to my blog. this pattern is for your own personal use. you may sell the finished product, not in mass quantity.

Mari

Scarfness

ok now this is a scarf i made for a scarf exchange through one of my myspace groups.. (dont spill the beans!) as long as i dont name names i guess im good. i made this with about 6 ounces of black, about 3 ounces of tan, and a small amount of red (maybe an ounce?)
its longer than i am tall... im 5' plus an inch or two depending on which pair of shoes im wearing :)
and this works up pretty quick, except i was super distracted.. id say if i wasnt doing other things also it would have taken a day or two.

i used an aluminum size I hook (US) and all WW yarn

with black, ch 225
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. ch 1, turn.
2) sc in 1st sc, ch1, sk 1 sc, sc in next, *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc* repeat from *to* across. sc in each of last 2 sc's. ch1, turn
3) sc in first sc and in first ch1 space. *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc* repeat from *to* across.
4) reapeat Row 2.
5) repeat Row 3.
6) sc in each st across. fasten off black

with tan:
7) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.
8) sc in each sc across. fasten off tan

with black:
9) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.
10) repeat Row 2.
11) repeat Row 3.
12) sc in each st across. fasten off black

with tan:
13-14) repeat Rows 7 and 8.

with black:
15) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.
16) repeat Row 2.
17) repeat Row 3.
18) repeat Row 2.
19) repeat Row 3.
20) sc in each st across. fasten off black

join red where black was fastened off and work in Rounds.
1) 3 sc in 1st st, sc across evenly to last st. 3 sc in last st. then work evenly down the side, making sure you have 18 evenly spaced stitches between the corners. (corners are always 3sc in same space). work in this fashion all the way around. join with sl st to 1st sc.
2) sc around evenly, putting 3 sc in corner spaces.
fasten off.


Fringe:
i cut 18 same size strands of yarn, 9 of each color, and put one of each color together for each fringe. they are spaced pretty much evenly, from corner to corner with 2 sts in between each. except for the second to last one which is gonna have 1 st between the fringes on one side, and 2 sts between the fringes on the other side.


hope thats a little clearer than mud :)

this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or copy it to another web site. if you want to share with friends, please link back to my blog.
(btw printing out a copy of my pattern for your personal use is fine, as long as you're not selling the pattern)


Mari

Simple Squares Bag

this is a really easy bag i made using half a thing of aunt lydia's crochet cotton.. i dunno what that thingie is called that its wrapped around lol, it looks like a toilet paper roll to me...
it works up real fast cuz its very basically just three squares in sc, joined together funny and then i just added a strap... well the strap is actually in 2 parts and then tied together in the middle but you'll see :D
i used an aluminum size G hook.


Instructions:
First Square (body of bag)
1) ch2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to 1st sc. (8sc)
2) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (3 sc in next sc, sc in next) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (16 sc)
3) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2) around. join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)
4) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next 2. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (32 sc)
5) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 3. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (40 sc)
6) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 4. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (48 sc)
7) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 5. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (56 sc)
8) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 6. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 7) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (64 sc)
9) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 7. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (72 sc)
10) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 8. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 9) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (80 sc)
11) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 9. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 10) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (88 sc)
12) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 10. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 11) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (96 sc)
13) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 11. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 12) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (104 sc)
14) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 12. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 13) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (112 sc)
15) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 13. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 14) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (120 sc)
16) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 14. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 15) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (128 sc)
17) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 15. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 16) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (136 sc)
18) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 16. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 17) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (144 sc)
19) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 17. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 18) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (152 sc)
20) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 18. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 19) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (160 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Second Square- make 2:
work the same as First square for 6 Rounds only.
do not fasten off, instead:
sl st into the next st over, and start joining the square to one side of the big one. (it doesnt really matter which side cuz they're all the same number of stitches... just make sure u stitch the other small square to the side opposite it)
i joined my squares with sc, but i guess u could use whatever stitch u want :)
make sure that the 3sc corners of the little square all get joined to only one st on the big square (per corner)
what i did for my corners was just like a 3sc decrease, joined to the one corresponding stitch on the big square.


now after you have joined your squares, whip stitch the top opening closed a little bit if you like... i whip stitched 12 sts on each side for a little mouth opening, but you can do it however you like, or use a zipper or what have you. now for the straps!


Straps- make 2:
making sure to leave a long tail in the beginning (for sewing, duh)
ch 71 (or desired)
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. then flip the work over so that the stitches are upside down, and work an sc in each of the free loops.. oh make sure u put 3 sc's into each end or it will curl kinda tight.
fasten off and weave in that end. then go back to the long tail from the beginning, and use that to whip stitch your strap to the side of your bag (this is why i joined my squares with sc, cuz it was easier for me to see the stitches)


once u have got both straps attached, tie them together in a knot or a bow, and voila! a simple litte purse! :D
i use mine for my extra hooks, measuring tape, a few writing utensils, and my scissors..


this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or copy it to another web site. you may sell the finished product if you wish. please link back to my blog :)


Mari

little juju dresses

here are some little outfits for the tiny dolls. they work up super fast and are worked in rounds from the bottom up. i pretty much just winged these but i suppose there is kinda a certain "way" to them...
i made three dresses out of WW and one out of cotton. all of them are made using a G hook.


Farthest Dress from Left:

With WW
ch 25. making sure not to twist ch, join with sl st to make a ring.


1) ch1, sc in each ch around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (25 sc)


2) ch1, sc in back loop only of each sc around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (25 sc)


3) ch1, {sc in back loop only of each of next 3 sc, make sc decrease (in back loops only) using next 2 sc's}. repeat from { to } around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (20 sts)


4) ch1, sc in back loop only of each st around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (20 sc)


5) Repeat Round 3. (16 sts)


6) Repeat Round 4. (16 sts)


7) Repeat Round 3. (13 sts)


8) Repeat Round 3. (11 sts)


Little straps:


do not fasten off. sl st into next st.
ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sl sto in 4th.
sl st in next 2 sts, ch 4.
sk next 3 sts, sl st in same sp as first sl st.
Fasten off.


Tiny Hat:


(work in back loops only throughout)
ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (6 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sc)
3) ch 1, sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sc)
4) Repeat Round 3. (12 sc)
Fasten off.






Second Dress From Left:


With WW
ch 20, making sure not to twist yarn, join with sl st to form a ring.


1) ch 1, sc in each ch around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (20 sc)


2-3)Repeat Round 1


4) ch 1, (sc in each of next 3 sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (16 sts)


5) ch 1, (sc in each of next 2 sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sts)


6) ch 1, (sc in sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (8 sts)


7) ch 1, sc in each st around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (8 sc)
do not fasten off.


Little Straps:


ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sl st in 4th.
ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sl st in 4th.
Fasten off.






Third Dress From Left:


With WW
ch 16. without twisting yarn, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.


1) ch 1, sc in each ch around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (16 sc)


2-7) Repeat Round 1. (16 sc)


8) ch 1, (sc in each of next 3 sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (13 sts)


9) ch 1, (sc in each of next 2 sts, make sc decrease using next 2 sts) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (10 sts)
Fasten off. this is optional, i fastened off cuz i wanted to make the seam directly in the middle of the back of the dress.


Little Straps:


join yarn with sl st to any st. ch 4
skip 3 sts, sl st in 4th.
ch4, skip 3 sts. sl st in 4th.
fasten off.


Little Sunhat:


ch 2
1) 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.


2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (16 sc)


3-5) ch 1, sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (16 sc)


6) ch 3, dc in same st as joining. 2 dc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st ch3. (32 dc)
Fasten off.






Farthest Dress to the Right:


With Cotton
ch 25. without twisting yarn, join with sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.


1) ch 1, sc in each ch around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (25 sc)


2) ch 3 (counts as hdc+ch1). sk 1 sc, hdc in next. (ch1, sk 1 sc, hdc in next) around. join with sl st to 2nd ch of 1st ch3. (13 hdc, 12 ch1 spaces)


3) ch1, sk 1st hdc. sc in each ch1 space, skipping the hdc's. join with sl st to top of 1st sc which is NOT the first ch1). (13 sc)


4) Repeat Round 2. (7 hdc, 6 ch1 spaces)


5) Repeat Round 3. (7 sc)
do not fasten off.


Little Straps:


ch 5, sk 2 sts, sl st in 3rd.
ch 5, sk 2 sts, sl st in 3rd.
Fasten off.




these are my original patterns. please do not sell them, or copy them to another web site. you may make this pattern for your own personal use. if you want to share with friends, please link back to my blog.


Mari

little juju dolls

these are my little juju dolls, named that way because my family has a weird sense of humor (they are NOT voodoo dolls LOL)

they are really easy to make.. i used a G hook and a small amount of WW, and half a cotton ball to stuff each of their little heads

Instructions:

1) ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to 1st sc. (now u have a 6 sc circle)

2) ch1, make 2 sc's in each sc around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (now u have a 12 sc circle)

3) ch1, sc in each sc around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (12 sc's around)

4) repeat last row one more time..

5) ch1, (sc in 1st sc, then make an sc decrease over the next 2 sc's). repeat ( ) around. u will have 8 st's around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.now stuff the head with half of the cotton ball

6) ch1, make sc decreases using 2 stitches each, around. u will have 4 st's around. join with sl st to top of 1st stitch.

now the fun part.. the arms and legs are worked directly from the head, and its convenient that there are exactly 4 sts around on the last round of the head.

do not fasten off

1) ch 13, sc in 2nd st from hook and in each across. (so u have 12 sc's) join with sl st to the next unworked stitch on the head.

congratulations! you just made an arm!

2) ch 19, sc in 2nd st from hook and in each across. (so u have 18 sc's) join with sl st to the next unworked stitch on the head.

congratulations! you just made a leg!

now repeat the last step for the other leg...

and repeat the first step for the other arm. yay!

on my dolls i made a ch1, and went ahead and put a sl st right between the legs... it closes the opening on the head a little better, and gives them the look of a teeny tiny little body.

and i usually make lil dresses for them, just out of rounds of crochet... i will have to post the pattern for the dress once i get a pic with them clothed.

lil kids love them, and some ppl have asked for scented ones, or like angel ones with a lil string to hang them on their car mirror. hope yall like the pattern!

this is my original pattern, please do not sell this pattern or copy it to another website. you may make these for your own personal use. if you want to share with friends online, please link back to my blog.

Mari

Minty Green

Here are a few pics of a blanket that i made for my cousin's baby... like way super long ago. maybe 8 months ago i think? i just found them and i remember how super great i thought this thing looked when i made it. the pictures don't really show too good because the color is actually really bright. and also i think i took pics of it upside down lol. those are shells with little mesh window thingies..

i saw two blankets at the time that i wanted to make, and i took the body of one and the border of the other and just combined them. cuz im cool like that :)

Mari